Filed under: - Sarah, DIY, Inspirables, Jewellry, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random, Street/Scene Style | Tags: Bling, celebration, Glow in the Dark, Party, Temporary
Before hitting the books hard on Monday, attended a friend’s 21st birthday celebrations where we were all also celebrating the last day of school (and finishing my module assignment early!)
After dinner and before arriving at Double-O, we were all given glow-in-the-dark bracelets. The ones you buy in packs of 50 and only about 10 actually work well.
Usually, I wear them (good and not-so-good) in this random jumble… But this time, they were arranged in gradient. I quite like it! hahas
So totally random, but don’t you like my temporary bling?!
Had to make up for my blah outfit that night. (:
Filed under: - Jo, - Sarah, Competition, Design, Events, Giveaway, Inspirables | Tags: Facebook giveaway, Fashion, Fashion Incubator, next-NEXT Designer of the Year 2009, PARCO@MILLENIA WALK, Singapore Fashion, Style
It’s a good feeling to be kinda sheltered while you’re still young and growing. And that is what PARCO@MILLENIAWALK’s doing with The Fashion Incubator Programme.
Young and up-and-coming designers with their own labels, but without a strong distribution channel can look forward to becoming part of a 6,000 sq feet Fashion Incubator space, complete with mentorship, business development support and training programme.
This idea was imported from Parco in Japan, and ooohhh, doesn’t it sound like a dream? At least after a lot of hard work.
Mmmm. I often dream about having my own clothing line, or shop, or work with my mum at her florist’s, but I tend to forget that oh, at the end of the day, it’s business, it’s entrepreneurship. (Yes, even though I’m studying business… lol)
Here’s Priscilla, formerly from Swirl, but now with her own label, Chalk! – which very much embodies her, if I can say so. Cute as a button (and polka dots) and way sweet. Look out for her and some other designers, because
wottoncool is giving away
FIVE PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THE
next-NEXT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2009
which includes a fashion show of the creations by the 25 designers,
happening Friday, 6 November, 7pm.
To win these passes, all you have to do is,
1) Be a friend of us on Facebook,
2) Update your facebook status with, “@Wottoncool Sarah Jo, I wanna go to PARCO@MILLENIAWALK’s next-NEXT Designer of the Year 2009!” ASAP, LIKE, NOW?!?!
If you’re one of the first five who do so, we’ll inform you via a facebook message, so do check!
Action! Action! Action! See you there! (:
Filed under: - Sarah, Advertorials, Desirables, Inspirables, Online, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Random, Shopping | Tags: Coffee, Distraction, online shopping, Procrastination
As project deadlines, presentations and examinations loom closer and closer, I find myself becoming more easily distracted. And as a third-year business student, I find myself losing steam and facing increasing difficulty drawing strength and motivation from whatever high powers to stop procrastinating and getting my work done. hahas!
For a larger part of these past 2 months, after reading ‘The Starbucks Experience’, I’ve become brainwashed and willing to spend up to $7 on a cup of coffee.
And yet reluctant to spend $4 on a proper meal. wth? right?!
Also, ONLINE SHOPPING!! who can forget that?!
Add i-xclusive to your list of online shops.
I got this Peach Crystal Racerback Tank cos I’ve been looking for something (else) to match my Zambesi alibaba pants which you can see here!
Their wares are sourced from the nearby region and not only do they sell to normal people like you and me. They also do wholesale business, selling to other online shops.
Cut out the middleman! Buy direct from the source!!! hahas.
I like how their stuff is basic but with a twist. Not as commercial and mass market as some other online stores, but still with its own appeal.
Mai dong xi, he dong xi!
(Buy something, Drink something!)
Filed under: - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, Desirables, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Polyvore, Shoes | Tags: Shoes, Burberry, AW09, Height, Wedge, Platform
Last I measured (which was quite some time ago) my height was a decent 171cm. Slightly above average, there isn’t much need (for both vertically and practicality’s sake) to be wearing heels.
But that has never stopped my love and appreciation for beautiful shoes, especially the high-heeled sorts… It’s either 3inches and above or nothing. Painful as it may potentially be, I really love the arch created and how it elongates.
Friends sometimes ask how I can walk in 4-inch heels the whole day. And why I’d subject myself to such pain and torture and inconvenience (balancing on the bus in 4-inch heels, with bulky bag and laptop in hand is a skill yo!)
But as if 4 inch heels aren’t scary enough.
Meet Burberry’s AW09 Shoes
Burberry AW09 Lace-up Platform Sandals
According to Burberry, these shoes have a towering 18cm heel! Can you imagine being almost 20cm taller?! WOAH! Crazily insane but pure LOVE. Pure 7inches of LOVE!
Burberry AW09 Braided Platform Sandals
There is something very understated yet lustable about this leather strap detailing, wood platform and rubber sole combination. Fierce and feminine and yet not over-the-top blinged out.
And usually, when I think of wedge platforms, my first point of recall is the images of scarring ah-lian footwear – wedge platform foam slippers.*shudders*
Burberry AW09 Suede Wedge Ankle Boots
On contrary however, I’m really digging these suede wedge ankle boots. Understated cool. I’d wear these in a heartbeat!
And if finances permitted (which is so totally NOT going to happen), this is how I’d wear it.
Lusting over 7inches of LOVE.
Filed under: - Sarah, 2010 Spring/Summer, Design, Desirables, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Runway Reviews, Shoes | Tags: Alexander McQueen, Shoes, Woah!, Worship
I haven’t really been following Spring/Summer 09 RTW
but by golly! Is Alexander McQueen trying to kill us?! hahas.
These shoes are so weird and intriguing and INSANELY high (therefore near impossible to walk in) and I think are BEEUUTIFUL! (:
I’m quite curious to see how this translates down into more affordable variations. Variations that I might actually be able to afford 
!
It kinda feels like you are on pointe shoes without really being on pointe. Plus i love the cascading ‘nuts’ (the hardware sort) and embellishments!
I’m sooo tempted to stick random shiny objects to my shoes now. I sound like a crow!!! hahas
If I had a pair, I might just put them on display permanently. On a rotating platform. Spotlights and all. And just spend my day oogling, awe-striken and worshiping. O_O!
Filed under: - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, 2009 Spring/Summer, Art, Design, Inspirables, Shoes | Tags: Advertisements, Feral Collection, New Balance, Painting, Watercolour
I came across the New Balance Feral Collection adverts in September’s issue of Juice magazine.
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Sorry I couldn’t find clearer pictures…
But may I declare that I am in awe of the Crow and Peacock watercolours!?! (:
Not the the Lion and Mouse images aren’t cool too. The whole black and red and purple colour combo doesn’t call my name like the other two do. hahas…
So much so that
Its now a part of my daily planner because it looks too good to throw away! But more on that later (:
I love how bright the colours are and how its not a solid block of colour but a cool gradient. interesting yet subtle detail. (:
Yesterday while out shopping at Raffles City, I walked by the New Balance store and got to see the Feral Collection shoes up close.
And I must say that the photos don’t do these shoes justice.
Its not till up close that you see the pony hair (at least I think and hope that it pony hair! :/) that has been incorporated into the Crow design.
Seriously, kudos to the artists involved in this collection. They make me wanna own a pair!
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Filed under: - Sarah, 2009 Autumn/Winter, Desirables, Inspirables, Our Style, Shoes, Shopping | Tags: Desire, Retail Therapy, Shoes
For reasons unexplained and unknown, even to myself, I have an urge to get myself a pair of yellow Converse high cuts!
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They just seem so bright and happy. And such a funky pick-me-up for any normal outfit you may have on. (:
It did not help that everywhere I went, on the bus and train… every time I saw someone in something yellow, I got the nagging feeling that I should rush down to the nearest Converse outlet and get myself a pair! Weird huh?!
I bet this is my multiple levels of consciousness desiring retail therapy. hahas.
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These are some of the nice pictures I found that make me want a pair NOW!!! )):
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resist Sarah. R.E.S.I.S.T.!!!
Filed under: - Sarah, Feature, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Random, Street/Scene Style | Tags: 1 video, 3 Musicians, 7 Dancers, Project Sexycats, Sunset Alleycats, The Sexies
You know how it is when you are bored at home, lazying around the place… Passing the time by watching television, listening to music, reading a book, sleeping in, pigging out, watching your pet fish (if you have some) swim back and forth in their tank?
Well, what happens when you put 7 bored dancers and 3 bored musicians together?
Toss into the equation, a tanker-full of creative juices, bundles of tape, time and sweat…
And you get Project Sexycats!
The put it very succinctly: 7 dancers, 3 musicians, 1 video.
A collaboration between the Sunset Alley Cats, a street dance group, and the Sexies (aka the band, who claim music to be their underwears).
Yes. they REALLY film in their underwear. classy eh?
Read more about their own introduction here!
Well, that started off as one video has snowballed into something a bit more than that…
For when you are bored, need a break and good laugh, watch these!!
For more updates: check out their site and join then on Facebook!
Filed under: - Sarah, Desirables, Events, Giveaway, Inspirables, OMGWTFBBQ, Random | Tags: Dear readers, Events, Invites, Launches, Plus Two, Share the love, Thank you
With the recent (and welcomed!) spike in invites to events and launches, which I first and foremostly attribute to our readers (THANK YOU!) and secondly to media and PR companies who have, because of our loyal readers, become a blip on their radars (:
At about the time of Uniqlo’s store opening at Ion Orchard, I had this idea…
I remember pre-Wottoncool days, reading and/or hearing about cool events, launches, parties, fashion shows, showcases and features and being so envious of these ‘lucky people’ who receive invites and get free stuff. (I mean, who doesn’t want free stuff right?!!)
And now that I have had the chance to be on ‘the other side’ with $100 vouchers from Uniqlo, getting behind the scenes glimpses, meeting up and coming designers face to face, enjoying “media discount” and enjoying special ‘event-only’ discounts and freebies, I would very much like to share these experiences as much as possible.
As such, I am going to do my very best to invite friends and readers to events as my way of saying thank you and sharing the lurrve <3!
And what better time to start than now?!
My first attempt and experiment was at the Pull and Bear event. Upon receiving the invite, I quickly choped my friend, Berton, who was the one lamenting and raving about P&B’s goods. After that, I asked very very nicely if I could bring a friend ! hehes, brilliant order eh?
Well, the request was granted.. (YAY!!) and they even said ’so I’ll plus two for you’ :D:D (YAAYYYNESS!!!!)
So on Thursday, three of us (Jo couldn’t make it) were at Pull and Bear, browsing, shopping and snacking A LOT! hahas.
Me and Berton. photographer: Lace.
I took a picture of Berton and Lace but there was a lighting FAIL moment. And at their requests, I am not putting that photo up.
At the door, we were given a $10 voucher each. ON TOP OF a storewide 15% discount.
Needless to say, they were happy and left with lighter pockets but happier hearts
I hope to have more moments to share with readers too.
(Media peeps, if you are reading this.. remember it’s Wottoncool +2! Thanks!!!)
-Sarah
(Hoping to) share the love. (:
Filed under: - Jo, DIY, Design, Inspirables, Models, OMGWTFBBQ, Our Style, Outfit Photos, Runway Reviews | Tags: DIY, Fashion, Fashion Design, fashion show, Runway show, Sewing, Style, union week
Yes, I have a perfect reason for my irresponsible absence in these few months, and this is it!
Er yea, two dresses… Project Runway participants can churn out almost-couture in a day or two, but yes I needed a few months to draw, plan, decide and (attempt to) sew a raglan sweater dress with ginormous sleeves and a maxi dress with a corset belt thing. Very simple shapes cos as it is, I cannot sew. I didn’t know how to operate a sewing machine. And when I got to learning, it was on one of those huge table-like vintage ones with pedals, which is probably older than I am.
So how did all this come about? The student union decided that in order to promote their active, wholesome, holistic, all-rounded student body, a fashion show would do the trick, heh.
They posted an annoucement looking for student fashion designers who would design two outfits. The theme was “bright colours” and my first thought was, uh-oh. But my friend and I decided to join anyway!
I don’t have much to say about the runway show itself, but I’m glad I joined because I completed two dresses, which I wouldn’t have done so otherwise because nothing can get my lazy self movin’.
Pictures from the rehearsal.
I tried to copy Ungaro’s SS08 two-tone lips on my models. I think I lurve it. They were making lipstick prints on Kleenex with their lip colours cos it looked so kewl.
Boizzzz, would you kiss a girl with lips coloured like that?
Unlike many people (like etsy sellers) who proclaim that their clothes are professionally serged with love, I can only assure you of the most noob or sewing in my dresses. (Except for the long dark grey one because my aunt did it for me )
Zuper tall and leggy Lynette with Sharmaine.
Basically, I did not have any grand idea whatsoever. I only knew that I had a bright colours theme and I wanted to use neon.
Then there came bits of Susie Bubble’s heather grey+neon confections, recalling my horrors of seeing neon yarn, cross stitch string and netting in my childhood, and a bad attempt at embroidery for a cheesy something for my boyfriend 
I actually told the hosts that ooohhh I was inspired by sportswear and all that jazz, but seriously, it’s as random as random gets.
I quite like the texture that I got from weaving the yarn and netting. Haven’t got a chance to get a proper close up.
The hat was from Accessorize and I paid no more than $12 for it. It was on a 70% discount. I say the above in past tense not only because the deed was already done, but because IT IS MISSING!!!!!!!
I couldn’t find it the night before the show and I was totally phreaking out (doesn’t freaky sound more emphatic with ‘ph’ instead? lol).
Anyway I did without it.
(Please ignore the tumourous/intestinal-looking thing around Kelly’s waist. It was a belt work-in-progress.)
You know what, looking at Michelle’s dresses makes me feel colour-impaired. I lurve the colours she used in her dresses! Yes we all know the thing about complimentary colours, but I wouldn’t have come up with something like that.
Btw, she designs very lovely jewellry too
Pictures from the actual day.
Makeup on the actual day done by one of my best friends, Praveena
Sorry their faces look kinda skewed. That’s what wide angle lenses do to you.
Happy faces after the show. This is actually the least tired-looking ones out of the lot!
More to come!
